BerkShares are the local currency for the Berkshire region. Dubbed a “great economic e xperiment” by The New York Times, BerkShares (B$) are a tool for community empowerment, enabling area citizens to better shape our region’s economic future. By prioritizing local exchange and production, our local currency helps to build a thriving and sustainable Berkshire economy. By leveraging emerging blockchain technology, digital BerkShares will be able to service transactions at a lower cost than credit and debit card networks, and do so while keeping our region’s wealth working locally. Adopting BerkShares is one step toward a more resilient and sustainable local economy— good for people, business, community and the environment.